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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of Charity's health?
(a) She has heart problems
(b) She is pregnant
(c) She has cancer
(d) She is extremely fit

2. Why does Larry write so much during his first year of teaching?
(a) He keeps his teaching skills sharp
(b) He is anti social
(c) He likes to write as a hobby
(d) Fear of being laid off for lack of being published

3. In January, what do Charity and Sally do in spite of being very pregnant?
(a) Go square dancing
(b) Hold a book sale
(c) Host an art auction
(d) Go ice skating

4. A picnic has been planned for later today at _______________________.
(a) Kennebunkport
(b) Blueberry Hill
(c) Newport
(d) Folsom Hill

5. What is the state of Sally's health?
(a) She is pregnant
(b) She has the flu
(c) She has cancer
(d) She is a diabetic

6. How much money do Larry and Sally have that must last until payday?
(a) $225
(b) $500
(c) $125
(d) $25

7. For what reason does Larry believe much material is written?
(a) Money
(b) Education
(c) Spiritualism
(d) Hobbies

8. Where does Sally to with the Langs?
(a) Montana
(b) Vermont
(c) Maine
(d) Florida

9. What is the name of Charity's sister?
(a) Ava
(b) Hope
(c) Comfort
(d) Composure

10. What does Sid bring for Larry in the morning?
(a) Breakfast
(b) His mail
(c) Student papers
(d) A newspaper

11. Who awakens at the vacation house as the story begins?
(a) Larry
(b) Lou
(c) Sid
(d) Charity

12. How old is Larry?
(a) 34
(b) 24
(c) 64
(d) 44

13. Who lavishes praise on Larry and Sally at the party?
(a) Aunt Eileen
(b) Aunt Eleanor
(c) Aunt Emily
(d) Aunt Ellen

14. How does Sally impress the guests?
(a) Mixing drinks for everyone
(b) Reading The Odyssey in Greek
(c) Singing solos at the piano
(d) Reciting some of her own poetry

15. How many children do Charity and her husband have?
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 4

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Sid and Charity's firstborn child?

2. What is the state of Sally's health?

3. What event occurs at the beginning of Part 1: Chapter 10?

4. What body of water do Larry and Sally view from their new apartment?

5. Who is Sally?

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